Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Yokohama to Detroit, Michigan

Shipping a car from Japan to the US generally costs $1,500 to $3,000+ for ocean freight, but total costs vary widely, adding hundreds or thousands for duties (like a new 27.5% tariff on cars), transport, and fees, making the overall price range from around $2,000 to over $5,000, depending on car size, shipping method (shared container vs. RORO) and final destination.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

Shipping your car via train is the cheapest way to do cross-country car shipping, although this is limited only to certain areas.